Detective Superintendent Tony Clark is an ambitious member of the Complaints Investigation Bureau, an internal organisation that investigates claims of corruption inside the police in England and Wales. Along the way Clark overcomes strong influence from his superiors and problems in his private life, most notably the break-up of his marriage following an affair with WPC Jenny Dean.
Cast: Siobhan Redmond, Tom Georgeson, Neil Pearson
13 episodes
- 1. Private EnterpriseDCI Tony Clark finds himself assigned the unenviable task of investigating his own station when Scotland Yard suspects corruption. His first target is a ring of officers who are taking kickbacks from laundered drugs money.CC46minSep 4, 1992
- 2. Out of the GameWhen a youth is shot by police on a troublesome estate, years of resentment within the community flare into violence, to the concern of Chief Supt. Jameson.CC50minSep 11, 1992
- 3. Words of AdviceA complaint of sexual harassment by a W.P.C. against a black sergeant, and an accusation of bribery, reveal widespread prejudice within a station. With his own personal life in tatters, is Det. Supt. Clark the right man to investigate the case?CC49minSep 18, 1992
- 4. Lies and Damned LiesDet. Supt. Clark follows up an allegation of police brutality after an old man claims to have seen a prostitute attacked, but an influential detective ensures that the enquiry is obstructed.CC51minSep 25, 1992
- 5. A Watch and Chain of CourseDet. Sgt. Connell's cover is blown while investigating a hostile police station. Det. Supt. Clark is caught up in a murder case with both personal and professional implications.CC50minOct 2, 1992
- 6. Lest Ye Be JudgedAfter a brutal armed robber is released, DCI Tony Clark investigates the officer accused of bending the rules to obtain his conviction.CC51minOct 9, 1992
- 7. Breaking PointTony Clark is called in to investigate claims of police brutality when a full-scale riot erupts at a picket line. Given no help by Commander Neame, he approaches journalist Molly Cope for information and soon begins to suspect a police cover-up.CC49minOct 16, 1992
- 8. The Only Good CopperDet. Supt. Clark is ordered to investigate outstanding complaints against P.C. Norton, an officer killed in the course of his duty. Should PC Norton be allowed to rest in peace?CC50minOct 23, 1992
- 9. Watching the DetectivesDet. Sgt. Markham is accused of taking a bribe. Meanwhile, Clark's lover, W.P.C. Jenny Dean, is under pressure over her part in the Michael Carswell affair.CC49minOct 30, 1992
- 10. Nothing to DeclareDet. Supt. Clark is caught between Customs and Excise and the river police during a case of extortion, drug smuggling and illegal immigration. W.P.C. Jenny Dean finds herself under investigation over her part in the Michael Carswell case.CC49minNov 6, 1992
- 11. Nothing PersonalA youth dies in police custody, but was it really a suicide? Det. Supt. Clark learns some uncomfortable truths about girlfriend W.P.C. Jenny Dean.CC48minNov 13, 1992
- 12. Nobody's FireproofA police superintendent is caught kerb-crawling in King's Cross. Det. Supt. Clark uncovers murder, blackmail and pornography, and his investigation could finish some careers. The investigation into the Michael Carswell case has tragic consequences for W.P.C. Jenny Dean.CC51minNov 13, 1992
- 13. The Chill FactorCommander Huxtable has been suspended. Det. Supt. Clark is determined to discover why his lover, W.P.C. Jenny Dean, committed suicide, but his enquiries lead back to C.I.B. Finally, he confronts an unexpected enemy aboard H.M.S. Belfast.CC49minNov 20, 1992
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Detective Superintendent Tony Clark is an ambitious member of the Complaints Investigation Bureau, an internal organisation that investigates claims of corruption inside the police in England and Wales. Along the way Clark overcomes strong influence from his superiors and problems in his private life, most notably the break-up of his marriage following an affair with WPC Jenny Dean.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- J.C. Wilsher
- Studio
- World Productions, BBC, Island World Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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